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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/17/2017

This is a sample development and license agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Development and License Agreement March 17, 2017 This is a sample development and license agreement. Resource … ("LED") feline curing light which is further described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by … WHEREAS, [PARTY] and [COMPANY] desire to work together for their mutual financial benefit from further product …
Articles
Hayden Flinn, Co-Chief Executive & Partner, and Cindy Shek, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
09/11/2020
6 pages

This article delves into the Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Enhancements to the Open-ended Fund Companies Regime (OFC) and Further Consultation on Customer Due Diligence Requirements, published by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. Issued on 2 September 2020, the Consultation Conclusion, the Consultation Conclusion highlights different enhancements to be made to private OFCs.

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Region: Hong Kong
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… regime was introduced in July 2018 to provide an option for Hong Kong domiciled funds to be structured in a corporate … to further promote the OFC regime https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/hk/knowledge/insights … A new Appendix A to the OFC Code[2] will be introduced and is applicable to custodians of private OFCs. The investment …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

A checklist of cloud computing with the company as the supplier.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… scope of the proposed business transaction, i.e.: i. What is the business purpose? ii. To what degree will the cloud … current baseline costs, performance and allocation of risk for the functions associated with the scope of the … is the nature of the applications or services to be put in the cloud: a. Core v. Context – i. Core applications to …
Articles
James A. Nortz
09/01/2014

The author contrasts two health clubs — one is focused primarily on maximizing profits while the other is focused primarily on helping people live healthier lives— as a way to illustrate that an organization’s defined purpose can have a profound impact on every aspect of the business.

… 1, 2014 The author contrasts two health clubs — one is focused primarily on maximizing profits while the other is … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … to hear that because I really like the gym and hope for its long-term success. George thanked me for my support …
Articles
Sandeep Jadav, Peter Glanville, and Karen Chon
06/01/2019
2 pages

The role of in-house counsel around the world, and particularly in Asia, is becoming more and more difficult with each passing year. Technology is constantly evolving, while data volumes are increasing, and data sources are becoming more complex with cross-border cloud-based platforms and the prevalence of mobile devices in the everyday corporate environment.

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Region: Global, Asia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… counsel around the world, and particularly in Asia, is becoming more and more difficult with each passing year. … by authorities across Asia with escalated penalties for non- compliance. Data privacy and data protection … cost of engaging in a large scale ACC DOCKET | 23 acc.com workflows. Using predictive coding and other analytic …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/31/2017

This is a sample limited copyright license agreement.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… License Between Grantor and Grantee May 31, 2017 This is a sample limited copyright license agreement. Resource … Exhibit A (collectively, the " Licensed Property "), only for the limited, specific purpose described herein (the “ … may reproduce, print and/or publish the Licensed Property in accordance with the Authorized Purpose only. The …
03/22/2017

Innovation and the Legal Profession - presentation held in Melbourne 22 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Innovation and the Legal Profession - presentation held in Melbourne 22 March 2017. Resource Details Region: … themselves ■Self executable terms have the potential for increased efficiency, clarity and potentially eliminate … system? ■ “Trustless” in the sense that there is no administrator, or responsible authority ■ Interactions …
Articles
Bob Feldman
01/01/2011

The author discusses a case in which clever language determined a court's ruling on the termination payment between two parties under contract.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 22 January/February 2011 HearSay “ ‘Tis but thy name that is my enemy …. O, be some other name! What’s in a name? That … payment was pay- able if the licensor terminated for the licensee’s material breach or because the licensee … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. herein of the art of Legal …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley, Association of California Water Agencies
06/01/2014
2 pages

This short article introduces approaches to management and leadership, and argues that a change in strategy may lead to better results.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, … and change, I was pre- sented with a hypothesis that is 180 degrees from the way I’ve been thinking for the past …
Articles
Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP)
10/20/2023
2 pages

This is a brief outline of recent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) developments, together with links to additional materials.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: United States
… Articles Timely ESG Updates for Public Companies Preparing Annual Reports Author Paul A. … Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP) October 20, 2023 2 pages This is a brief outline of recent environmental, social, and … disclosure addresses these considerations. https://www.lw.com/en/practices/environmental-social-and-governance …
Articles
António Manuel França Aires and Ana Barbara Costa Teixeira, Demarest Advogados
09/10/2013

A review of how recent changes to Brazilian bankruptcy law affect the ability of electric power concessionaires and licensees to address financial problems with judicial reorganization.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Resorting to Judicial Reorganization Legislation provides for the immediate freezing on former managers' assets Until … (Law on Corporate Reorganization and Bankruptcy, "LRF", in the Portuguese acronym) to seek a solution to their … most beneficial regime under the LRF, while the concession is in effect. This is so because, according to the preamble …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/25/2015

This is a sample tuition reimbursement agreement outlining the terms associated with it.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Tuition Agreement March 25, 2015 This is a sample tuition reimbursement agreement outlining the … Background Employee desires to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in [DEGREE NAME] at ____________________ College and has requested Company to pay for a portion of Employee’s tuition in such program. Employer …
Program Materials
10/24/2011

Are you facing the inevitable reality that the world of the paperless legal file is around the corner? Looking for cost-saving opportunities and measurable and quantifiable efficiency and productivity gains? This presentation, applicable to any size legal office will address these opportunities, as well as explore the benefits gained by proactively moving to an electronic legal file environment. Faculty will share their first–hand experiences in how their offices created a document management policy, developed workflow processes to create, scan and save electronic documents, instituted document naming conventions, and secured hardware appropriate for their office needs. Panelists will also describe steps taken to develop and deliver training to all users at different degrees of technology skills levels and to effectively implement the transition. The ethical permissibility, and limitations of electronic file sharing and storage, and considerations when crafting a document retention and destruction policy that is compliant with the applicable. Professional Responsibility Rules will also be explored.

… reality that the world of the paperless legal file is around the corner? Looking for cost-saving opportunities and measurable and quantifiable … Faculty will share their first–hand experiences in how their offices created a document management policy, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/01/2017

This is a sample mortgage and security agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Mortgage and Security Agreement July 31, 2017 This is a sample mortgage and security agreement. Resource Details … AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Dated: _________________, 20___�� in the amount … all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or …
Articles
Steve Hughes
07/17/2007

The interview you never thought you would read: Aristotle and Steve Hughes sit down to discuss the state of in-house counsel presenting and speaking in 21st century America. Read on to find out what he has to say about presenting with a goal and making sure that what you say is of benefit to your audience.

… presenting with a goal and making sure that what you say is of benefit to your audience. Resource Details Interest … the way, if you are wondering why Aristotle was selected for the interview, Cicero and Demonsthenes were unavailable … in April). He can be reached at steve@ hityourstride.com. ACC Docket 70 July/August 2007 SH: Keeping in mind we …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/02/2004

A detailed agreement between a company and its members regarding the general operations of the corporation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… obligations with respect to Restitution and Fines in excess of $40 million as if his Profit and Loss Percentage … ceasing to be a member of the Company, (iii) provide for the admission of Ms. Kunst as a Member of the Company, … Section 1.3. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Company is to transact a general business as brokers and dealers, …
Articles
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva e Associados, a Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
03/01/2014

On 6 March 2014 Law no. 12/2014 was published. This Law amends, for the second time, the legal regime of municipal services of public water supply, urban waste water treatment and urban waste management, which was approved by Decree Law no. 194/2009, 20 August, and first amended by Decree-Law no. 92/2010, 26 July.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… Soares da Silva e Associados, a Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal March 1, 2014 On 6 March 2014 Law no. 12/2014 … noted that the amended legal regime now expressly provides in Article 4 that it is mandatory for users to be connected to the relevant …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Gary Swearington
10/22/2012

This resource provides a guide to Non-disclosure agreements for non-legal departments.

… resource provides a guide to Non-disclosure agreements for non-legal departments. Resource Details Interest Area: … GUIDE What’s an NDA? A non disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract that requires one or both parties to treat confidential information in a certain way. Ordinarily this requires that the …
Articles
George W. Madison -- Executive<br />Vice President and General Counsel, Teachers Insurance and Annuity<br />Association—College Retirement<br />Equities Fund
04/11/2006

This article explains the importance and specifics of board training.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… got a formula that makes sense? What kind of training is best? And how do you plan training that appeals to your … A comprehensive, struc- tured orientation program for new directors and trustees is essential. It should be … corporate secretary, corporate governance staff, and chief com- pliance officer. in addition, he advises both the …
Articles
Lex Mundi
01/11/2017
6 pages

This report analyzes best-practices shared by general counsel participants during the 2015 Lex Mundi Summit in Amsterdam.

… that know your markets. 3About This Report M&A activity is re-approaching 2007 levels, but the involvement of general … Lex Mundi member firm lawyers and our guest speakers for their contributions to the program and their active … jurisdictions. Contact: Kim Bradell kbradell@lexmundi.com Request your full complimentary copy of : 6About Lex …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Technology Trends Summary Example

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Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Current Technology Use at Abbott Current Technology Use in Legal Future Potential in Legal Self-service Shift towards self-serve automation that is used by the business for creating legal documents (e.g., NDAs) Reduce effort …
Articles
Maria Polczynski
01/01/2017
3 pages

The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly challenged about their conduct. Learn more about the impact this can have on you and your department.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 1, 2017 3 pages The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly … claims processing, market rigging and charging advice fees for no advice service.2 Reactions to such scandals feed into … acc_journal_spring17.indd 38 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 39VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 º mortgage broker …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2016

This is a sample promissory note between two Delaware limited liability companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Two Delaware Based Corporations November 10, 2016 This is a sample promissory note between two Delaware limited … . … PROMISSORY NOTE U.S.$[X] New York, New York [DATE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [BORROWER], a Delaware … as to which the Lender shall have notified the Borrower in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ross W. Stoddard, III
10/26/2004

A sample settlement proposal submitted by a mediator to the conflicted parties.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … ACC's 2004 ANNUAL MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors …
… the unnecessary requirement that in-house lawyers work for five years before they can volunteer for pro bono work. … afford to pay. About ACC and our Arizona Chapter ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common … Vice President and Chief Legal Strategist sarwal@acc.com Evan P. Schultz Senior Counsel and Director of Advocacy …
Articles
Carol Ann Petren - executive vice president and general counsel, CIGNA Corporation
07/01/2007

An ACC interview with Carol Ann Petren, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CIGNA. Hear Petren's views on opportunities for women to advance in the legal field, the importance of delegating work, and tips for organizing your legal department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Counsel of CIGNA. Hear Petren's views on opportunities for women to advance in the legal field, the importance of … and a multitude of client perspectives, she believes “it is important to avoid get- ting marred in unnecessary battles … Missouri, and counsel to the US House of representatives’ Com- mittee on Standards of official Conduct. Petren is a …
Program Materials
Alix Apollon, Kara Bombach, Tyler Hand, Yosbel Ibarra, Osvaldo Miranda, Naja Regan
10/19/2016

Since December 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to do business in Cuba, however, the US continues to maintain a comprehensive embargo against Cuba, and Cuba remains a socialist state with a restrictive, government-run economy. The program will provide: An overview of the Cuban embargo regulations (what has changed, what remains in place); Advice on navigating the Cuban embargo regulations, including implementation of compliance programs; Information about Cuba’s foreign investment rules and government hierarchy; Expert insights into the realities of doing business with “Cuba, Inc.”; and Current investment trends, opportunities and risks.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Cuba, United States
… relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to … jurisdiction”: “[a]ny individual, wherever located who is a citizen or resident of the United States; any person … For More Information Tyler Hand tyler.hand@westernunion.com Naja Regan NRegan11@metlife.com Alix Apollon …
Program Materials
10/30/2014

Take it up a level! When it comes to licensing rights to music and video, ensure that you are covering all of your legal bases. This advanced session will offer hypotheticals and practical guidelines on how to assess your company's needs and secure the requisite permissions, clearances and licenses. From music licensing — American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) — to movie and TV licensing — Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) and Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) — this panel will examine the current public-performance licensing world and offer tips for the "what, when and how." This is one informative panel you don't want to miss!

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… current public-performance licensing world and offer tips for the "what, when and how." This is one informative panel you don't want to miss! Resource … and other media usage and licensing-related IP issues for in-house counsel • Review of the basics • The hot topics: – …
Articles
Michael Volkov
10/30/2014
14 pages

This white paper redefines the relationship between the Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… OFFICER Michael Volkov, CEO The Volkov Law Group "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or … Versus the General Counsel Change is hard to accept for those who are looking to the past. We are all guilty, at … GRC Blog, January 8, 2013 available at http://www.tnwinc.com/index.php/blog/comments/brave_cco; The Business Case for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2017

This is a sample industrial lease agreement for the state of Illinois.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Industrial Lease - Illinois April 12, 2017 This is a sample industrial lease agreement for the state of Illinois. Resource Details Interest Area: … . … INDUSTRIAL LEASE THIS LEASE, made and entered into in Oak Brook, Illinois as of [DATE 1] by and between …
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